February 17, 2026
UNC Health to add advanced proton therapy for cancer patients
Advanced cancer treatment will be integrated within UNC Hospitals’ established oncology program — reducing travel, wait times, and burden for patients.
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February 17, 2026
CBS 17: Proton therapy to be provided for cancer patients at UNC Health
February 16, 2026
“Data for everyone”: A new cancer dashboard launches at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC Lineberger has launched a resource for downloadable, shareable, and aggregated health data, which will help researchers, policymakers and healthcare providers better respond to concerning cancer trends and health needs throughout the state.
February 6, 2026
UNC Lineberger hosts inaugural Innovate Cancer Data Science Symposium
Researchers, clinicians, data scientists and trainees gathered for the inaugural UNC Lineberger Innovate Cancer Data Science Symposium, a daylong event highlighting the rapid evolution of AI, genomics and data‑driven tools shaping the future of cancer care.
December 15, 2025
UNC Lineberger researchers among world’s most influential in Clarivate 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list
Eleven UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center members were named as 2025 Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate for publishing some of the most influential scientific papers during the past decade.
December 10, 2025
The ASCO Post: Lifileucel Demonstrates Feasibility and Disease Stability in Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
October 27, 2025
Ferris elected to National Academy of Medicine
Robert Ferris, MD, PhD, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
October 20, 2025
NAM: National Academy of Medicine Elects 100 New Members
September 24, 2025
STAT News: Anthony Letai of Dana-Farber is front-runner to lead National Cancer Institute
September 24, 2025
Scientific symposium celebrates UNC Lineberger’s 50th anniversary
The 48th annual scientific symposium featured lively talks on cancer discovery and application, marked the kickoff of UNC Lineberger’s 50th anniversary as an NCI-designated cancer center, and celebrated Shelley Earp, MD, for his leadership at UNC and nationally.